Factors associated with an increased risk for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy have been identified and include female sex, older age, and chronic kidney disease stage 3 or greater, according to a study published online May ...
May 14, 2024
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Unregulated use of fentanyl and overdose deaths have increased dramatically in recent years, and this trend was made more alarming when authorities found fentanyl laced with the animal tranquilizer xylazine.
May 14, 2024
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The idea that biology is not destiny is hardly new. Studies in twins have shown that even among identical pairs—those sharing 100% of their DNA—the same disease genes do not turn into full-blown illness in both individuals.
May 13, 2024
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Research conducted by the Centenary Institute has revealed a promising new approach to tackling melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer notorious for its resistance to conventional treatments.
May 13, 2024
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Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have taken a first step in exploring a rather complex question: what is happening inside the brain of somebody who may be considered "stuck" between sleep and wakefulness?
May 13, 2024
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Julie Harris had never been tested for lung cancer. A low-dose CT scan, the only recommended screening for adults at risk of developing lung cancer, was not something she'd ever found time to do.
May 13, 2024
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A new tool developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is expected to help doctors and scientists better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition that contributes to almost half of all deaths of children ...
May 10, 2024
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Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how herpes viruses hijack cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system, as described in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
May 10, 2024
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Happily jumping around lawn sprinklers or playing with garden hoses on a hot summer day: An idyllic childhood scene.
May 10, 2024
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Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of mental well-being for everyone, but it's especially critical for those who have borne the brunt of its impacts. Celebrated in May, it's a time to reflect on practices, ...
May 10, 2024
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